Photographer's Note

Nothing special from the bus :).
I planned the trip to New Zealand for many years but I didn't know how to move around without the rented car. Finally, I have made a research and I found that it is quite easy. There are good Intercity buses that go to most interesting places. I checked the timetable and prepared all the journey. I bought all the tickets in advance, from the Airport in Auckland to the airport in Auckland, by the Internet. In fact, it was no need to print the tickets. The drivers have all information on their smartphones, who will get on and out on what stops, it was enough to tell the name.

If you look on the map you will see that the yellow colour is in most places on both islands. From Waitangi, which is on the north, to Milford Sound far south it was 2200 km along the West coast of the South Island and 2100 km along the east coast.
I bought also two bus trips to Wai-o-tapu and Milford Sound. Besides the buses, I used ferries between the islands and a small aeroplane to see the volcanos from above.

Here the view from the bus going to Milford Sound. some people sleeping (we went early in the morning) and behind the window typical view of many sheep. Typical New Zealand.

Hello Malgo,
This is a kind of photo not often posted here, showing the actual travelling part of a journey. You give us a good view of the interior of the bus and some fellow passengers, as well as the pleasant scenery of New Zealand. The exposure and sharpness of both inside and outside are very good. This covers several TE categories. You could also have added Nature and Food. ;-)
Kind regards,
Gert

Yes there are a lot of sheep in New Zealand but numbers have fallen a lot in recent years. Dairy cows are more profitable. A good grab shot from inside the bus. I worked out if you use the sports action setting it freezes motion blur and makes a big improvement to the often blurred fg. Tfs!

Hello Malgo
A beautiful (non) action photo with the sheep landscape in the background and a interesting story about your trip.
The only criticism may be that the sleeping bus passengers suggest that the New Zealand landscape is not very interesting. But they could also be very tired by all the marvellous impressions.
Have a good weekend, groet Rob

Hello Malgo,
It's so often the same story. I know people here who have visited NZ by rented car. They're so sure that this the only way to get somewhere. So it's nice to hear from you that it's possible by bus too.
Probably the people in the bus had been trying to count the sheep and of course then they fell asleep.
The view through the window is excellent and yes, I must admit there are really many sheep.
Best regards, Paul

You have captured well the way the passengers are enjoying the bus ride. The point of view is hsowing the details of the field and of the sheeps. According to you note, you are well organized preparing your trip. Have a nice day.

Hi Malgo,
This has strong feeling of travel. Long distances mean people are not wide awake all the time. And the field full of sheep is so typical New Zealand, though it could well be Ireland too.
Kari